1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan 260 ZX (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1975 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 40 | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
